R.Thomas
Taylor & Francis | 0415231825 | 2001 | PDF | 168 pages | 7 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings, giving designers a good idea of the variety and flexibility of PVs and of their design and aesthetic potential. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One 1
1. Introduction 3
2. What are photovoltaics? 6
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 PVs 6
2.3 How much energy do PV systems produce? 10
3. PVs on buildings 17
3.1 Introduction 17
3.2 The brief 17
3.3 Site considerations 18
3.4 Building type 18
3.5 Design and construction 21
3.6 Forms and systems 23
3.7 What difference do PVs make? 29
4. Costs and sizing 33
4.1 Introduction 33
4.2 Costs 33
4.3 Sizing the array 34
4.4 The future of costs 39
5. PVs in buildings 41
5.1 Introduction 41
5.2 Grid-connection and metering 41
5.3 System considerations 42
5.4 Modules and cables 45
5.5 Plant rooms 47
Part Two 49
6. Cambridge Botanic Garden, Cambridge, UK 51
Randall Thomas
7. Solar village at Amersfoort, Holland 61
Bill Watts and Randall Thomas
8. Parkmount Housing, Belfast 68
Richard Partington
9. The Charter School 79
Randall Thomas
10. The Solar Office: Doxford International 86
David Lloyd Jones
11. The Earth Centre canopy 100
Peter Clegg
12. University of Cambridge, Department of Earth
Sciences, BP Institute 105
Chris Cowper and Philip Armitage
13. Haileybury Imperial College 114
Bill Watts
14. PVs in perspective 123
Bill Dunster
15. Conclusion 138
Randall Thomas
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'An invaluable primer for any architect or client considering integrated photovoltaics.' - Architecture Today
'Comprehensive and authoritative.' - RIBA Journal
'It is tempting to suggest that a copy of this excellent book should be sent to George W Bush!' - Building Engineer
'This book is a concise and useful guide to building-integrated photovoltaics.' - Architectural Review
An invaluable primer for any architect or client considering integrated photovoltaics. - Architecture Today
This book is a concise and useful guide to building-integrated photovoltaics. - Architectural Review
Taylor & Francis | 0415231825 | 2001 | PDF | 168 pages | 7 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Photovoltaic systems (PVs) produce electricity directly from solar radiation and are becoming more widespread as their advantages become apparent. This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings, giving designers a good idea of the variety and flexibility of PVs and of their design and aesthetic potential. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One 1
1. Introduction 3
2. What are photovoltaics? 6
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 PVs 6
2.3 How much energy do PV systems produce? 10
3. PVs on buildings 17
3.1 Introduction 17
3.2 The brief 17
3.3 Site considerations 18
3.4 Building type 18
3.5 Design and construction 21
3.6 Forms and systems 23
3.7 What difference do PVs make? 29
4. Costs and sizing 33
4.1 Introduction 33
4.2 Costs 33
4.3 Sizing the array 34
4.4 The future of costs 39
5. PVs in buildings 41
5.1 Introduction 41
5.2 Grid-connection and metering 41
5.3 System considerations 42
5.4 Modules and cables 45
5.5 Plant rooms 47
Part Two 49
6. Cambridge Botanic Garden, Cambridge, UK 51
Randall Thomas
7. Solar village at Amersfoort, Holland 61
Bill Watts and Randall Thomas
8. Parkmount Housing, Belfast 68
Richard Partington
9. The Charter School 79
Randall Thomas
10. The Solar Office: Doxford International 86
David Lloyd Jones
11. The Earth Centre canopy 100
Peter Clegg
12. University of Cambridge, Department of Earth
Sciences, BP Institute 105
Chris Cowper and Philip Armitage
13. Haileybury Imperial College 114
Bill Watts
14. PVs in perspective 123
Bill Dunster
15. Conclusion 138
Randall Thomas
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'An invaluable primer for any architect or client considering integrated photovoltaics.' - Architecture Today
'Comprehensive and authoritative.' - RIBA Journal
'It is tempting to suggest that a copy of this excellent book should be sent to George W Bush!' - Building Engineer
'This book is a concise and useful guide to building-integrated photovoltaics.' - Architectural Review
An invaluable primer for any architect or client considering integrated photovoltaics. - Architecture Today
This book is a concise and useful guide to building-integrated photovoltaics. - Architectural Review
